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Up With People
I ran across some YouTube references to this while looking up something else, and the memories started to work their magic. I’d be interested to know if there are those among you who sang in “Up With People” or the local “Sing Out” groups of the 60s and forward. I’ve always been under the impression […]
Paul Warren Allen, 1913-2010
‘One of those jewels’ Music professor Paul Warren Allen could be moved to tears by the beautiful sounds created by students in his choir at North Central College. “I remember one Christmas, he was conducting the choir singing Handel’s ‘Messiah.’ The truth of the words gripped him and he had … tears running down his […]
chant and beyond
Hello all… I hope your holiday seasons are going GREAT!!! We have an upcoming concert with the Phoenix Chorale entitled “Chant and Beyond.” I’d like to program plainchant followed by songs that are based on those chants. Of course the most famous of this kind of compositional technique are probably the Durufle Motets. […]
Classical Guitar and Choir
I have a great classical guitarist in my SATB 9-12 grade choir this year, and would love to feature him on our spring concert. I’m looking for a piece with accessible choir parts, as this is a non-auditioned ensemble. I’ve looked on JW Pepper and searched the Choralnet archives, but I’m having trouble finding anything […]
Nashville Singers Announces New Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nashville Singers Announces New Executive Director Bruce Cokeroft, outgoing Board President of The Nashville Singers, Inc. has announced that Todd Wilson has been appointed as the organization’s first Executive Director. “As one of our founders, musical leaders, and Vice-President of Marketing, Todd’s leadership and vision have served as the driving […]
Swan song for Pleasanton choir director of 20 years
by Jeanine Benca PLEASANTON — Joe Hebert, the Catholic Community of Pleasanton’s longtime choral director, is singing his swan song after 20 years. Hebert who led the choir’s performance before a papal audience during the group’s recent trip to Rome, will direct his final Pleasanton concert on Friday. He said he is leaving to conduct […]
Ecumenical singers celebrate the season
By Leanne Moore MONMOUTH, IL — In 1979 a group of 12 singers got together to form what would become a Monmouth tradition — the Ecumenical Singers, directed by Leo Ramer. “It’s never the same every year, but it grew to as many as 131,” Ramer said. Though the members have changed over the years […]
Seniors find community in Western Home choir
By SUE WILLETT CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Jerry Larson joined the choir because he simply loves to sing. Becky Bierwirth says she likes the interaction with other members. Jim Tice joined as a way to get to know people when he first moved to the Western Home Communities. Gathering weekly in the Wind Cove dining […]
High School Choir – 25 minute Work
Hi, I run a high school choir and want to give them something to get their teeth into so need repertoire suggestions! We have so far sung small stand alone pieces or movements from large-scale works (Mozart – Ave Verum, Bruckner – Locus Iste, Handel – And the Glory of the Lord). For […]
children & adults
I’m doing the Andrew Carter Benedicite in the spring and am looking for other pieces that combine adults and children. Any suggestions?